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I am originally from Wichita, KS where I did my undergrad in psychology with a minor in religion. After college, I joined the United States Peace Corps and went to live in rural farming village in Ghana, located in West Africa. It was there I discovered a passion for agriculture and community development, and was also pleasantly awakened to a whole palate of new flavors and fresh ingredients that has been an inspiration for growing good food back home. After moving to Knoxville in 2010, I decided to pursue graduate education at the University of Tennessee, focusing on soil science and conservation. In the years since I have worked as a farm hand and market developer at two farms in Knoxville. The first, Care of the Earth CSA, is chemically free, family-owned, and family-operated by two wonderful farmers right outside of Knoxville. The other, UT's Organic Farm, is where I was able to develop market skills that would equip me with the tools to start my own farm. I also served as a S.M.A.R.T Center Technician with the University, using topographical and mapping tools to help develop a land site for conservation use. My ideals and values on agriculture have been greatly shaped by the works of Wendell Berry.